How to Write Capital B in Cursive
Cursive capital B is one of the most stylized letters in the alphabet — it bears almost no resemblance to its printed form. The Palmer version begins with a small loop at the top, descends into a tall vertical stem, and finishes with two right-facing bumps that create the body. Many writers find B intimidating because the proportions of the upper and lower bumps must be carefully balanced.
See Capital B in 18 Cursive Fonts
Compare how the capital letter “B” looks across every cursive font in our collection — from formal Spencerian-style scripts to casual modern brush hands.
Tangerine
Dancing Script
Great Vibes
Parisienne
Sacramento
Kaushan Script
Alex Brush
Caveat
Mr De Haviland
Satisfy
Allura
Yellowtail
Arizonia
Bad Script
Berkshire Swash
Marck Script
Petit Formal Script
Pinyon Script
How to Write Capital B
Start at the cap line with a small leftward loop, draw a long downstroke to the baseline with a slight curve, then retrace partway up before sweeping right to form an upper bump. Continue without lifting into a slightly larger lower bump that closes against the stem at the baseline.
- Making the two bumps the same size — the lower bump should be visibly larger than the upper one.
- Forgetting the small entry loop at the top, which gives the letter its decorative cap.
- Letting the bumps drift away from the vertical stem instead of closing tightly against it.
Decorative Variations of Capital B
Capital letters carry most of cursive’s decorative weight. Here are historical and modern flourish variants you can borrow for monograms, wedding invitations, and signatures.
- ✦Spencerian: thin, elongated stem with a high decorative entry loop and very compressed bumps.
- ✦Engrosser's script: thick shaded downstroke on the stem for dramatic contrast.
- ✦Modern brush: oversized lower bump that swoops into a flourished underline.
Does Capital B Connect to the Next Letter?
Capital B is non-connecting in Palmer Method. The closing stroke at the baseline ends inside the lower bump, requiring a pen lift before the next letter.
Capitals Often Confused with “B”
Names & Proper Nouns Starting with B
These names and place names showcase capital B in real use. Each is rendered in a different cursive font from our collection — click any to open it in the generator and try the rest of the 18 fonts.
Practice Tips for Capital B
- 1Draw the vertical stem first as a separate drill until it feels straight and tall.
- 2Practice the two bumps in isolation, paying attention to the size difference.
- 3Use a 3:5 ratio guide for the upper to lower bump proportions.
See lowercase “b” in cursive
Compare capital B with its lowercase counterpart — stroke guide, common mistakes, and 18 font samples for the lowercase letter.
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